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Mangaluru: Renowned Konkani dramatist J B D’Souza passes away

  •   Mon, Dec 12 2016 08:14:21 AM

Daijiworld Media Network-Mangaluru (RJP)

Mangaluru, Dec 12: Renowned Konkani dramatist J B D’Souza breathed his last on Monday, December 12.

He was 66. He is survived by wife and two daughters.

John Baptist D’Souza, well-known in the Konkani literary world as J B D’Souza Cordel, was a resident of Kulshekar. He is the playwright of many Konkani dramas and skits.

D'Souza's Konkani play ‘Devachey Upades’ that was aired by All India Radio (AIR) was staged in many cities including Mangaluru which became a diamond jubilee hit. 

Paralysis had immobilised him some years back and brought his drama career near an end.
  

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  • Nita Pinto, Mangalore/Auckland

    Wed, Dec 14 2016

    Dear Marybai and family members
    Our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of JB D'Souza. May his soul rest in peace and may God grant you the strength to bear his loss.
    Nita Pinto

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  • FRANCIS, Dubai

    Tue, Dec 13 2016

    Truly it is very sad to hear the sad demise of our dear friend, late J.B. D’Souza. We fondly used to call him ‘Battu’, who was then a dynamic artist with his fine acting skill and talents such as writing dramas and proficiency in direction. My association with him that when I was in Kulshekar Parish and member of CYM as well as involved in youth activities and in his dramas. My deepest condolences to his wife, Mary and her daughters. May Almighty give strength and courage to the bereaved family to bear the loss of their dear ones.

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  • Lancy Sequeira & Family, Kulshekar / Abu Dhabi

    Tue, Dec 13 2016

    Dear Mary and All Family Members.
    Heartfelt sympathies and condolences on the sad demise of our friend Bathu (Mr. J.B. D'Souza). May Almighty Lord grant you all strength to bear this heavy loss. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    Sad to hear his death.A big loss to Konkani samaj.May his Soul rest in peace.and heartfelt sympathy to the Family.

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  • Vincent Edward Fernandes, Kalpane, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    Dear Mary Bai and Children,
    Heartfelt condolence on the demise of our friend JB (Bathu Bab).Today he is in a better place with Lord almighty in heaven for which we all prepare ourselves in this world. May his soul rest in peace. I had the privilege to work with him From 1978 to 1985 he was the senior to us in CYM Kulshekar and acted in several dramas and directed the them in Cordel Church and also for Kala Sampath Drama competitions in Don Bosco Hall. Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord and the perpetual light shine upon him and may his soul rest in peace.

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  • Cynthia Rodrigues, Kulshekar

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    Very sad to hear the demise of our beloved Bathuu J.B.D'souza Mary Bai and children Almighty God give courage to u all to bear the great loss Let His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace

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  • Simon Lobo, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    Well acclaimed writer, well known as one of the five, Pancha Pandvaru, in Konkani during 1970-1990 era along with Jossa, Kadap, AT Lobo, and Chapra. There is deep conviction and teachings along with lessons to society in general in each of their drama's and writing. Hope we continue to preserve their work at least for next twenty years.

    May his soul rest in Peace.

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  • Nitin Dias, Mangalore/ Qatar

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    Heartfelt condolences to Mr. J B Dsouza's family. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

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  • Eddie Sequeira, Bendore Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    Dear Mary'bai and children, deepest heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of your beloved JB D'Souza. He was a great dramatist and writer who loved and worked for Konkani theater. Also a good friend. May God rest his soul.

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  • CGS, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    Very sad to hear about the demise of Mr.J.B.D'Souza,a great playwright in Konkani. Deepest sympathies to Marybai, his daughters and the bereaved family members.May his departed soul rest in Peace.

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  • Hansen Cutinha, Cordel / Mangaluru

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    Heartfelt condolences to the family members. RIP uncle JB.

    I have enjoyed his plays and also seen him perform in Cordel and Don Bosco Hall. Great artist!

    From - Leena Silva (teacher)& family Cordel

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  • Lancy Noronha, Bellore-Bendur-Dubai

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    Ason konkni mogi thum - vorsaam sabbar
    Vothloi shivor suki derthi – konkni mathier
    Jeevaal urlya thuji sristi -asun thi sonsraar
    Ugdaas kadthath thuzo aaaz hazran-hazaar
    Dook bhoktha amka athee vorthi hya velaar
    Adevs .. adevs thuka magthan mahan JB SIR.

    May his soul RIP.

    Lancy Noronha- Moga-Sagor
    ["KONKAN TARAM GROUP -DUBAI']

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  • MARIO REGO, Mangalore / Dubai

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    REALLY SAD NEWS....

    Indeed a big loss to Konkani...
    A fantastic drama writer, director and a kind hearted person with a loving smile. I knew him very well as he was my good neighbor as well,
    Had got an opportunity to act in his drama named 'KRISTANVCHEM HATHER'

    Dear Mary bai and children please accept our heartfelt condolences on the demise of J.B.Uncle,

    May the Lord give you strength to bear this loss.
    May his soul Rest In Peace.

    From:
    MARIO, TRESSY and MICHELLE REGO,
    Mangalore / Dubai


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  • Dinesh Gras, Byndoor(Sharjah)

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    Great artist, writer and director.I had an opportunity for my debut in "Devachey Upades" drama under his direction in 1990. May his soul rest in heavenly peace.Heartfelt condolences to his family members.

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  • Francis D Costa, Kulshekar

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    When I was in Kelarai I acted in his few Dramas aspecially "Devache Upades". Good Dramatist as well a Director. May His Soul Rest in Peace

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  • Jerald Pereira, Permude / Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    Big loss to Konkani, good drama writer, R.I.P.

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  • Thomas Cutinho & fly., Pakshikere/Dubai

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    Dear Mary-voni,Jane, Juliana, Monthu-dattu, Ady, Henry & all the members of D'Souza fly -
    Please accept our heart-felt condolences. Can't believe...
    month ago only I visited his house and met him during fly. wedding occasion. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
    Lawrine Cutinho & fly.,Haleangadi

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  • Anitha Dsouza , Cordel Kulshekar- Mangalre

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    RIP to the departed soul of Mr.JB Dsouza. I grew up watching his plays in cordel school hall. Uncle was a kind hearted man always with a warm smile for all.

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  • gm, mlur

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    R.I.P.

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  • Clara & Dolphy Cascia, Vamanjoor-Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 12 2016

    Mr J. B. D'Souza was my good friend. May his soul rest in peace.

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